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Dual Purpose Cows Pressures Dairy Market

Published February 16, 2026

Ever.Ag market analyst Mike North sees an avenue for U.S. milk prices to hedge higher. However, North said it is impossible to overlook the large number of cows in the barn. He calls them 'dual-purpose' animals. "They're producing milk, but also…

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Beef Market Offsetting Lower Milk Check

Published September 26, 2025

Class III milk prices are in the $16 territory, and Class IV are in the $14 range. A dramatic drop in cheese and butter prices is responsible for the lower milk check. Despite the downturn in milk prices, Ever.Ag market…

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Seasonal Strength in Class III Milk

Published October 3, 2024

Despite a recent drop-off in cheese markets, the Class III milk market has been very resilient. At World Dairy Expo, Ever.Ag Principal Mike North credited seasonal tendencies. "We've got lower components as we've come through the summer. Production has been…

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Dairy Herd Expansion May be Delayed

Published July 23, 2024

Class III milk prices have been stronger lately. “It’s much better than what we were facing earlier in the year,” said Mike North, producer division president, Ever Ag. With falling feed costs and rising milk prices, profitability may be on the horizon.…

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No Long-Term Impact on Dairy Cattle

Published March 27, 2024

The HPAI cases in Texas and Kansas dairy herds will not have a significant impact on milk prices. "If you look at the numbers, we look at this maybe impacting milk production by one to one-and-a-half percent over some period…

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Cheese Demand Props Up Class III Price

Published April 16, 2023

The dairy market remains wary about the spring flush and the destination for that volume of milk. In the Midwest, a lot of that milk supply ends up in a cheese vat. “The good news is the consumer has been…

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Make Acreage Decisions That Pay

Published October 15, 2021

When it comes to selecting the right acreage mix, Ever.Ag market analyst Mike North says it can be easy to lose sight of price. "We’re still staring at $12 soybeans, $5 corn and looking at $9.50 spring wheat and $7.50 winter…

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The Grain Market’s Attention Shifts to U.S. Acreage

Published March 1, 2021

As March begins and spring planting gets closer, Ever.Ag President Mike North says acreage discussions are top-of-mind. "We got the USDA's expectations at the Ag Outlook Forum. The combined corn and soybean acreage will be the highest on record if…

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A Positive Outlook for 2021 Milk Prices

Published January 4, 2021

Milk prices have been on a wild ride this past year.  Demand is one factor that plays into the 2021 price forecast. According to Commodity Risk Management Group broker Mike North, dairy producers should go into the New Year with…

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China’s Corn and Soybean Buys a “Pleasant Surprise”

Published August 3, 2020

China purchased more corn and soybeans from the United States this past week. Commodity Risk Management Group President Mike North says the purchases are a pleasant surprise because this isn’t the time of the year China typically buys from the…

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